THERE could be an environmental disaster if Dublin City Council gets the green light to extract water from Lough Derg.

CLARE Labour Party TD Michael McNamara says he was mistaken when he voted against the Government in the early hours of last Thursday morning but he still wants the issue he deviated from his party on to be addressed.

Mayor of Clare, Joe Arkins, has welcomed the announcement by Justice Minister Alan Shatter that recruitment to An Garda Síochána is to recommence shortly, with the recruitment of new full-time members to the force.

THE work of Cuimhneamh an Chláir was praised at the July meeting of Clare County Council, with many of the councillors saying it is playing a huge role in preserving the county’s heritage.Cuimhneamh an Chláir was formed by a group of volunteers in February 2009.

ORGANISERS of this year’s Clarecastle Regatta are confident the event will make a real splash, as the annual event takes pride of place among a week of celebrations in the village.

South East Clare man Brian James Roche is through to the semi-final stage of the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where he is one of 20 competing for a place in the finals this weekend.

Clare County Council is looking for a sea change in relation to litter management calling on the public to take responsibility for their litter, while a local county councillor has said unless fines are issued nothing will change.

COMMENT In the last week or two I have, because of the abortion debate, been doing something that I rarely do but really should and on a regular basis. I’ve been watching live and recorded footage from the Dáil. It is a curious pastime and one that brings as much frustration and rage as a man can safely cope with piled on top of great insight into how the country is actually run.