AT the July meeting of Ennistymon Area county councillors, a disgusting image of untreated sewage coming out on a public road was described but moves have been made this week to sort out the problem.
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Work to start on Doolin Coast Guard Unit
Work is scheduled to start within the next few days on the construction of a €1.9 million state-of-the-art headquarters for the Doolin Coast Guard Unit.
Read More »New aircraft builder for Shannon?
THE creator of a revolutionary light aircraft, the Speedtwin Comet 1, has said he is working closely with the Shannon Airport Authority with a view to establishing a manufacturing base for the aircraft at Shannon.
Read More »Rise in sale of illegal cigarettes
THERE has been a significant rise in illicit cigarettes in Ennis in the past six months, with a new survey showing that almost one-third of cigarettes smoked in the county capital are illegal.
Read More »COMMENT: Gilmore’s views lack any real bite
Eamon Gilmore’s demands on Fine Gael are clear and unambiguous. “These are our conditions for remaining in Government and if you don’t like them, we’ll withdraw them.” No threat there of withdrawing from Government. No plan to go into Opposition and lead the assault on Fine Gael’s austerity plans.
Read More »COMMENT: Getting off the grid
Joni Mitchell told us, in her song Big Yellow Taxi, that “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone”. I can’t argue with her logic. I realised recently there might be a caveat to the sentiments she expressed.
Read More »COMMENT: Helping illegals in the US
WE’RE all well aware of the stories of illegal Irish immigrants in the United States, who are afraid to come home on holiday or for a family occasion, in case they are stopped re-entering the country.
Read More »Nealon rules himself out of manager’s job
Hotly tipped to be the next Clare senior football manager, Miltown Malbay’s Michael Nealon this week ruled himself out of being part of the new management team for 2014.
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