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THE gardaí’s Juvenile Diversion Programme in Clare has been praised for its work in keeping teenagers away from a life of crime. Restorative justice, which allows young offenders to come face to face with victims of crime has been hailed a success.
Read More »947 species recorded at Burren National Park
A TOTAL of 947 species were recorded in the Burren National Park during the 2013 24-hour Bioblitz last weekend.
Read More »Record number of Clare schools fly the Green Flag
CLOSE on 100 primary schools in Clare now fly the Green Flag, the international award for environmental action, after six schools were awarded the flag for the first time.
Read More »Chief executive impressed by Shannon’s new belief
THE appointment of Shannon’s new chief executive Neil Pakey was announced last week and he met the local media for the first time on Friday, at the launch of the Philadelphia service.
Read More »Fighting back against allowance cuts
A RALLYING call for people with disabilities to fight for their rights and speak out against Government cuts, was heard at a conference in Ennis recently. The conference, organised by Disabled People Against Cuts, was held in the West County Hotel.
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Read More »Loop Head’s triumph
EDITORIAL WHAT an accolade. Loop Head Peninsula has been named the best place to holiday in Ireland.
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