Marts to reopen under strict guidelines
Marts are to reopen under strict guidelines and in a new format.
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Sinn Féin rally cancelled due to ‘coronavirus issue’
A planned Sinn Féin due to take place in Galway has been postponed “due to a coronavirus issue”.
Clare’s GE2020 outcome is ‘visionary’ – O’Donohoe
*Theresa O’Donohoe casts her vote in Doolin on Friday. Clare’s General Election outcome of not electing two TDs from either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael for the first time has been hailed as “visionary” by Theresa O’Donohoe (PBP).
GE2020 REVIEW: Mary Mannion
Former Progressive Democrat councillor Mary Mannion looks at the role of the under thirties in seeing Clare elect a Sinn Féin TD for the first time since 1922.
Clare TD Violet-Anne stands by support for alleged IRA bomber John Downey
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: John Mangan Newly elected Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has stood by her remarks supporting the release of alleged IRA bomber John Downey on bail over a month ago.
Violet-Anne highlights need to improve ambulance resources & make Dáil more family friendly following arrival of sixth child
AFTER having to give birth to her sixth child outside Kilrush Golf Club, Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has led the call for increased ambulance service resources and for the Dáil to become more family friendly.
GE2020 REVIEW: Caimin Jones
*Caimin Jones at the Count Centre in The Falls Hotel. Photograph: John Mangan Founder of Clare FM and ex RTÉ broadcaster, Caimin Jones believed the 2020 General Election was the most remarkable since 1992.
Getting 10% of vote ‘phenomenal for rural Green’ Garvey
*Cllr Roisin Garvey (GP) talks to The Clare Echo Editor, Stuart Holly. Photograph: Joe Buckley Warm embraces were shared between Cllr Róisín Garvey (GP) and various members of her campaign team after she was finally eliminated at a quarter past one on Monday in sixth place.
GE2020 REVIEW: James Breen
*Cllr Mary Howard (FG) and James Breen. Photograph: John Mangan Former Independent TD and retired Clare councillor James Breen admits the rise of Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has shocked political followers in the county.
Wynner alright: Violet-Anne’s election shocks political followers
*Violet-Anne Wynne arrives at the Count Centre. Photograph: John Mangan Cameras, crews and onlookers surrounded Violet Anne Wynne as the tenth count was announced and she was the second candidate to reach the quota, it was a situation that wasn’t predicted by many.