Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa, who is based in Spancilhill, recalls his recent visit to Zambia with Self Help Africa

MORE than 60 submissions have been received as part of the public consultation process on the draft Shannon Estuary Strategic Integrated Framework Plan.

THE inaugural Michael Howley Walk, Run and Cycle takes place in Ennistymon on Sunday, April 21 from 10am in memory of the late Michael from Ballyvraneen, who passed away on March 29, 2012, at the age of 49.

Gort Cancer Support is hosting Passion for Fashion this Friday, which promises to showcase the best of local business as well as raise funds to facilitate the work of the organisation.

THE architects behind the success of Limerick’s re-vamped Milk Market are to present a feasibility report on the development of Ennis’ market to the town council. The local authority have engaged Healy Partners, who were behind the covering of the market in Limerick, to make it an all-weather facility and to look at the potential in Ennis. The meeting also heard that the installation of electrical points at the Farmer’s Market will be completed shortly.

WHEN Shannon Airport separated from the Dublin Airport Authority earlier this year, it lost all claim on the ultra-profitable Aer Rianta International (ARI), despite the fact that it was founded in Shannon in the 1980s and has been based there since.

THE XL 2013 Challenge offers walkers a choice of three hikes in North Tipperary this Saturday to raise money for a charity that provides assertive outreach support to those bereaved by suicide. Founded in Cloughjordan in 2002, Living Links now offers its service across the country.

East Clare Community Co-op will hold an animal awareness day at the community garden in Scariff on Saturday.