News

Three local communities are preparing for the judging stage of the IPB Pride of Place Competition, which takes place next week.

The water services, fire service and environment sections of Clare County Council have issued a joint public appeal after latest weather forecasts suggested a continuation of the present dry spell into next week.

Editorial

Alternative accommodation had to be sourced for over 400 women and children last year many victims of domestic violence in Clare, in order to avert a crisis because the Ennis-based refuge centre, Clare Haven House, was full to capacity.

Clare County Council has had to fork out almost €7 million in insurance claims taken against the local authority during the past five years. This equates to an average weekly payout of €26,194.

The last remaining criminal charges against former Killaloe doctor, Paschal Carmody, was withdrawn this week putting an end to a case Mr Carmody claims has cost him up to €3 million to defend.

ASSURANCES that Clare would receive its full funding allocation from central government for last year, if certain targets were met regarding the household charge, have not borne out.