A YOUNG couple who are “locked out” of a new house in a Killaloe ghost estate have claimed Clare County Council’s failure to call in a planning bond for the original application has left them in a frustrating “limbo”.

A COMMEMORATION event, organised by Clare Sinn Féin, takes place this Easter Sunday marking the 90th anniversary of three Clooney men who lost their lives in the Civil War.

HAVING recently achieved the coveted Purple Flag status, a call is now being made for Ennis to set its sights on yet another internationally recognised award.

Luka Bloom, Martin Hayes, Donal Lunny, John Spillane, Steve Cooney and Hermitage Green are amongst the acts lined up to perform during the inaugural Doolin Folk Festival which takes place from June 14 to 16. The three-day festival will take place on the grounds of Hotel Doolin. The Doolin Folk Festival line-up also includes Scullion, We Banjo 3, Iarla Ó Lionaird, Andy Irvine, Fidil, I Draw Slow, Beoga, Socks in the Frying Pan and JP Trio with more acts expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The festival will also feature food stalls, a traditional crafts fair and a farmers’ market. Musician and event promoter Conor Byrne, explained the festival will feature “traditional and folk musicians, who have had a connection with the area over the years as well as up-and-coming, cutting-edge folk and trad acts to the village thereby reviving Doolin’s reputation as a hub for trad and folk musicians”. Commenting on the decision to host a folk …

CLARE County Council has been criticised for not ensuring that the findings of a West Clare Economic Task Force review, which was held on September 14, 2012, has not yet been made public.

A COMMITMENT to discharge or admit 95% of all casualty attendees at Galway University Hospitals within six hours of registration by the end of the year is just one of the ambitious targets set by hospital chiefs under the 2013 Service Plan.

Independent Councillor Gerry Flynn has proposed that information be sought from the Minister for Environment regarding water charges.

Pupils from Coláiste Muire will be among the largest ever delegation of transition year pupils to visit China with University College Cork (UCC) this Easter. Last year, the school began offering lessons in Chinese to its 60 transition year pupils.