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Interest in the first white-tailed sea eaglets born on Bushy Island, near Mountshannon, is expected to soar next month when a satellite-tracking transmitter is attached to one of them.

THE owner of an Irish bar in Oklahoma City, whose mother hails from County Clare, has told of the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes that struck the area. Sean Cummings  also witnessed the generous spirit that is helping put the community back together.

It should be business as usual this Thursday for the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, which had to close its main kitchen for almost a week. A temporary closure order was issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on Thursday of last week according to details published on the authority’s website.

A Clare man who is head of the governing body of IT Tralee will retire from the position at the end of July.

More than one-fifth of all drivers in Clare had penalty points last year, a new report has shown.

HOTELIERS in Clare are confident that recent lobbying of State tourism agencies will result in improvements to visitor attractions and amenities throughout the county.

Elderly care facilities in Kilrush and Ennistymon have received a major boost following official confirmation of funding totalling €1.5 million.

FOLLOWING the 7pm Clare v Galway senior football challenge game in Miltown Malbay on Saturday, a detailed GAA history of St Joseph’s, Miltown will be launched in the local community centre. The book will detail how the club won 12 senior football championships, having appeared in 27 senior finals. The club has also won 12 minor championships.