THE Doolin unit of the Irish Coast Guard is expected to be in a new state-of-the-art station by the end of this year. On Wednesday, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar announced funding is to be provided for the project.
Read More »Callers flock to mental health centre
ALMOST 1,000 people experiencing some form of psychiatric difficulty or depression have used a free mental-health centre in Ennis over a six-month period.
Read More »Tourism conference ‘good value for money’
ORGANISERS of a conference entitled Tourism in Recessionary Times have defended its value for money after local authorities across Ireland received a letter expressing concerns about it.
Read More »Development potential in estuary plan
THE creation of a new development site about 1km south of the Clarecastle Tidal Barrage (lock gates) could pave the way for a multi-million euro public-private partnership for marine and leisure-related activities.
Read More »St Joseph’s building presents challenges
PARTS of the accommodation in St Joseph’s Geriatric Hospital in Ennis have been deemed unsuitable by an independent health watchdog, despite the expenditure of €14 million over a 13 year-period.
Read More »Garda focus on repeat offenders
Crime in Clare fell by 7% in 2012 compared to 2011 figures and is down 33% on 2008, according to statistics released by the Central Statistics Office.
Read More »€184,000 for four new clinical directors
Four consultants in the Mid-West will be paid an extra €184,000 in total as part of new management structure for acute hospitals in the region.
Read More »Council challenged to support Scattery development
THE Scattery Island Heritage and Tourism Forum in Kilrush has challenged members of the local town council to support the group in its efforts to make Scattery Island more accessible.
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